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Book title: Ghost Girl: The True Story of a Child in Peril and the Teacher Who Saved Her
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
I read this book at the age of 13. My uncle was a pyschologist, and I was going through his books, trying to find something good to read. I started reading it, scared but intrigued, and read until I found out what was wrong with this little girl. When I got to the end, I nearly threw up.
Let's just say I didn't sleep for four months, for I had visions of children being sexually abused and made to chop heads off cats dancing in my head. Although I lost a lot sleep, I am glad that this book was written, and this little child was able to finally get help. Definitely read this book, knowing that it will take you out of your comfort zone, but if you know any thirteen year old children , keep it away from them.
EAN: 9780380716814
Pages: 320
Publisher: Avon
Authors:
Torey Hayden
A MUST-READ for any C++ developer.
Book title: More Effective C++: 35 New Ways to Improve Your Programs and Designs
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Paperback
As a C++ instructor, I spend a lot of effort searching for good books to recommend to my students. *Effective C++* and *More Effective C++* are two books that I think every C++ developer should own. The writing style is fantastic and the presentation of the material is very approachable. The topics [see below] are arranged as "Items" that are organized around particular programming ideas instead of language features. The material is suitable for many experience levels: beginners to experts. Easy Decision for Today: Just Buy It
EAN: 0785342633719
Pages: 336
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Authors:
Scott Meyers
MAGICALY ENCHANTED
Book title: Half Magic (Edward Eager's Tales of Magic)
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
Half Magic
This novel, is about 4 children looking for an adventure. One day the oldest of the children jane finds what she thinks is a nickel. It turns out to be a magical coin. this takes them on the adventure they have been looking for. It takes them to visit sir lancelot, a desert, and turns the littlest one into a ghost. Their mother feels like she is having a nervous breakdown and is becoming mentally ill. Will they get through all these adventures without getting killed by three knights and a half statue, half dog? I give this book 2 thumbs up. It is a marvelous book for children.
EAN: 9780152020699
Pages: 208
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Authors:
Edward Eager
An invaluable research tool.
Book title: Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Hardcover
For anyone who has a passing interest in the ancient Egyptian culture, to those who need information for school reports or so forth, this book is incredibly useful. All the entries are listed alphabetically for easy reference and cross referenced as well, so if you wanted to know about a certain queen or Pharaoh, there will be entries listed with more information on subjects pertaining to that particular entry.Combined with the reference book Who's Who in Ancient Egypt, you have an invaluable set of resource books.
EAN: 9780517203804
Pages: 320
Publisher: Gramercy
Authors:
Margaret Bunson
Grafton is Still Going Strong
Book title: Q Is for Quarry
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Rating: 5/5
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
I've read all of the Alphabet series books, and there are some I like better than others. "Q is for Quarry" isn't my favorite, but it's still a good read. Maybe it's me, but I'm a little tired of the ongoing theme with Kinsey's family. I like Kinsey alone and edgy, independent and brassy. I think Grafton does this genre better than any other author out there and will always read her books. She's an intelligent writer with a good sense of story who provides great characters. She manages to stay fresh with each book, something a lot of bestsellers can't seem to manage. She's tops in my book!
EAN: 9780425192726
Pages: 351
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Authors:
Sue Grafton
